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Toronto’s most respected and experienced broadcaster, Oakley’s articulate and thought-provoking ideas will ensure listeners are never at a loss for information or dinnertime conversation.
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  • The DNA of Dictatorship: Sequencing Hitler's Genome and the Politics of Public Acknowledgements

    The DNA of Dictatorship: Sequencing Hitler's Genome and the Politics of Public Acknowledgements
    Nov 14 2025
    John Oakley hosts an extraordinary conversation with geneticist and archaeologist Dr. Turi King, who breaks down the science behind the recent genome sequencing of Adolf Hitler using a bloodstained relic from his Berlin bunker. From medical anomalies like Kallmann syndrome to the ethical limits of DNA in psychological profiling, King separates fact from speculation. The show also explores Toronto’s performative civic acknowledgements—slavery, land, and beyond—with guests David Wills, VP at Media Profile, and National Post columnist Tristan Hopper, who challenges the rise of revisionist narratives in public ceremonies. A compelling mix of science, history, politics, and public discourse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Afghanistan: The Forgotten War and the Fight for Veterans' Dignity

    Afghanistan: The Forgotten War and the Fight for Veterans' Dignity
    Nov 11 2025
    The John Oakley Show honours the sacrifices of Canadian and allied soldiers through a powerful look at the war in Afghanistan and its lasting impact. Shaun Maloney, professor of history at the Royal Military College and author of The Canadian Army in Afghanistan, shares his firsthand experience embedded with Canadian troops. He outlines how Canada’s military helped defeat al-Qaeda, held back the Taliban, and paid a heavy price—only to see its role misunderstood, ignored, and even suppressed in official channels. Bruce Moncur, founding member of the Afghanistan Veterans Association of Canada, speaks candidly about the betrayal many veterans feel from Veterans Affairs, the trauma of being denied proper compensation, and his advocacy to award Canada’s first Victoria Cross to fallen hero Private Jess LaRochelle. Elana Duffy, an American Iraq War veteran, describes living with the hidden wounds of war—traumatic brain injury and PTSD—and the long fight for diagnosis, recovery, and dignity. This episode is a sobering reminder of the cost of war and the continuing fight for recognition, justice, and remembrance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 min
  • Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Later, Condo Crashes, and Canada’s Democracy in Decline

    Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Later, Condo Crashes, and Canada’s Democracy in Decline
    Nov 10 2025
    On the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, historian Ric Mixter—author of Tattletale Sounds: The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations—joins John to share exclusive insights from his 1994 dive to the wreck site. Hear what he saw with his own eyes, why the crew’s remains were never recovered, and the latest evidence on what truly caused the freighter to split apart. Later in the show: David Fleming, realtor and broker of record at Bosley Toronto Realty Group, explains why Toronto’s condo market is softening and what renters and buyers need to know now. Lorrie Goldstein, editor emeritus at the Toronto Sun, critiques the post-budget “Ottawa bubble” and how elite insiders are distorting Canada’s democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min
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